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Division 940, the Triple Threat! Graduated 08/2008.
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Arrived at Naval Nuclear Power Training Command (NNPTC) in Goose Creek, SC for Machinist's Mate "A" School. Completed 12/2008, promoted to Petty Officer 3rd Class (E-4).
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Intensive 6-month regimen of advanced coursework in mathematics, mechanical engineering, chemistry, physics, materials, thermodynamics, and basic propulsion plant operations. Graduated 07/2009.
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Began course providing OJT of the fundamentals of a Naval nuclear power plant and the interrelationship of its mechanical, electrical, and reactor subsystems. Graduated 01/2010, #1 of 77.
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An additional 3 months of specialized instruction in three areas: -Boiler water chemistry control and analysis
-Reactor plant water chemistry control and analysis
-Radiation monitoring and nuclear health physics
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Hand-selected from recent NPTU graduates to serve as staff instructor in the field of chemistry and radiological control. Promoted meritoriously to Petty Officer 2nd Class (E5).
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Promoted to Petty Officer First Class (E6) after 3 years, 11 months in the Navy.
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The Spirit of Freedom! I transferred to this nuclear-powered Supercarrier based in Yokosuka, Japan, as my first sea-duty.
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The USS George Washington shifted homeport from Yokosuka, Japan to Norfolk, Virginia. This required a sail around South America through the Strait of Magellan! We left Japan the 19th of May and arrived in Virginia the 17th of December.
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Today, I reached the top of the mountain: Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor.
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After a wonderful 8 years (and some change), my time in the Navy is finished. Once a Sailor, always a Sailor.
